Saito House Heritage Protection Initiative
The Village of Cumberland is working towards long-term heritage protection of the Saito House, a privately owned residence located within Coal Creek Historic Park.
Two New AEDs For Campbell River
The City of Campbell River has two new publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in service.
Higher Flows Continue Along Puntledge River
BC Hydro has provided another update on higher flows along sections of the Puntledge River.
Student Learning Report Highlights Areas Of Progress And Concern For SD72
SD72 has released its annual Framework for Enhancing Student Learning report - a detailed look at how local students are performing in areas like literacy, numeracy, graduation rates, and overall well-being.
Campbell River School District Sees Slight Enrolment Increase
School District 72 says enrolment this fall has come in slightly higher than expected - a welcome bit of good news for the Campbell River school district.
New Forest Trade Office To Open In Europe
The Province is looking to open an office in the UK to diversify and strengthen British Columbia’s forestry sector.
City Of Courtenay Celebrates Opening Of McPhee Meadows
The City of Courtenay is celebrating the official opening of McPhee Meadows - a new 11.8-acre natural park located near the river in the Old Orchard neighbourhood.
Partial Opening Of Glacier View Drive Roundabout For Local Traffic October 31st
A new traffic pattern coming into effect at the Glacier View Drive roundabout later this week.
Bamfield Main Road Reopens To Traffic
Bamfield Main Road has reopened to public travel following extensive safety work by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Share Your Feedback On Spike Road Park Planning
The Comox Valley Regional District is asking residents to share their thoughts on what the future of Spike Road Park should look like.
Funding Expands Programs To Prevent Family Violence
The Province is expanding community programs that help prevent domestic violence and support healthy family relationships.
Rod Brind’Amour Arena Redevelopment Moves Forward After Approval Process
The Strathcona Regional District has wrapped up its Alternative Approval Process for borrowing funds to redevelop the Rod Brind’Amour Arena — and the results are in.
Campbell River Residents Rate Quality of Life Highly
Campbell River residents continue to give their city high praise in the latest Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
Province Urges Preparedness as Fall Storms Arrive
The rain should be settling down this morning after Environment Canada issued rainfall and wind warnings for the area yesterday.
MP Gord Johns tables bill to honour Canadian Armed Forces members lost during peacetime
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns has introduced a Private Member’s Bill to create a day of remembrance to honour Canadian Armed Forces members who have died during peacetime on Canadian soil.
Update: Higher Flows along Puntledge
BC Hydro has provided an update on higher flows along sections of the Puntledge River.
New photos released as search for missing woman continues
Comox Valley RCMP have released new photos as they continue to search for a 40-year-old woman missing since last week.
Repair Café and Garage Sale Combine for One Community Event
Campbell River and area residents can take part in a community event this weekend that mixes sustainability with bargain hunting.
Bat Week: October 24-31
The Town of Comox is raising awareness about Bat Week, celebrated each year to highlight the need for bat conservation. Bats are an important part of a healthy ecosystem and play a vital role in pollination and pest control.
Help Keep Storm Catch Basins Clear of Leaves
With the arrival of this year's storm season, in an effort to prevent local flooding, the Town of Comox is requesting the public’s help in clearing leaves and debris from storm catch basin grates.
Job-protected medical leave lets workers return to work after serious illness
The Province is beefing up job protection laws for workers with a serious illness or injury under a proposed amendment to the Employment Standards Act.
Service Change for Renovation Drywall at Comox Valley Waste Management Centre
The Comox Strathcona Waste Management Service is making a change to its service delivery, due to the recent increase in the illegal disposal of drywall containing asbestos at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre.
Bird flu “highly suspected” to be back in Comox Valley
The MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre is asking residents in the Comox Valley to keep an eye out for wildlife acting strangely as bird flu is “highly suspected to be back in the Comox Valley.”
Higher flows along Puntledge River
BC Hydro has issued a public safety advisory to use caution around the Barber’s Hole and Nymph Falls section of the Puntledge River.
Open houses today on Courtenay’s Official Community Plan
There are a pair of open houses today for Courtenay residents to learn about proposed updates to the Official Community Plan.
Missing woman last seen in the Comox Valley
Comox Valley RCMP is looking for help to locate a 40-year-old woman.
Survey closing soon on future of Courtenay Outdoor Pool
There’s still time to have your say on what happens next with the Courtenay and District Memorial Outdoor Pool.
Haunted cell block opens at Comox Valley RCMP detachment
The Comox Valley RCMP is turning its holding cells into a house of horror later this month.
Courtenay wins national and provincial recognition for Public Works Week
The City of Courtenay has picked up a pair of awards for its Public Works Week celebrations earlier this year.
BC Transit to Launch Contactless Credit and Debit Card Payments
BC Transit is working towards providing more digital payment options for riders as it moves to accept fares by tapping a debit card, credit card or mobile wallet.
Anderton Ave demos complete, plans underway for riverfront
The City of Courtenay has provided an update on work to upgrade the riverfront with the demolition of three buildings on Anderton Avenue along the Courtenay River now complete.
Traffic delays near Aspen Park Elementary til late November
Crews will be working on Aspen Road (from Guthrie Road to Noel Avenue), Noel Avenue (to Anderton Road), and Bolt Avenue (from Aspen Road to the school zone) until November 28.
New plant, animal health centre to will safeguard people and farms
The BC government is building a new plant and animal health centre - aimed at keeping people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread.
Applications open for new SFU medical school
The Simon Fraser University school of medicine is accepting applications for its first class of future doctors, marking the launch of the first new medical school in Western Canada in nearly 60 years.
Vigil Sunday for lives lost to toxic drug crisis
A local, grassroots group is hosting a vigil at Spirit Square this weekend in response to several deaths in the community related to the toxic drug crisis.
October 15th-30th, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North is holding a Halloween Escape Room fundraiser in Campbell River.
at Habitat For Humanity ReStoreSeptember 11 to December 3, the Courtenay and District Museum is pleased to present the travelling exhibition BATS: Out of the Darkness from the Kelowna Museums...
at Courtenay And District Museum And Palaeontology CentreThe community is welcome to attend a weekly support group for those supporting people with mental health and addictions.
at Mental Health Recovery Partners
The word "éy7á7juuthem" means “Language of our People” and is the ancestral tongue of the Homalco, Tla’amin, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations, with dialectic differences in each community.
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